KOTA KINABALU (Oct 19): Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has officially launched its election machinery in preparation for the upcoming state polls, with all divisions and polling districts instructed to begin full operations immediately. GRS chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the launch marked the beginning of intensified groundwork as the coalition moves into election [...] The post Gabungan Rakyat Sabah officially launches election machinery ahead of state polls appeared first on ..

KUCHING (Oct 19): A 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were injured after their sedan crashed into a lamp post at Mile 13 Jalan Kuching-Serian this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they were notified about the incident at 4.38am and firefighters from the Siburan fire station were dispatched to the scene. "Upon [...] The post Two Injured after sedan crashes into lamp post along Jalan Kuching-Serian appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): A 29-year-old plantation worker in Sebauh, Bintulu died of rabies at the Bintulu Hospital on Oct 12, according to the Sarawak State Health Department (JKNS). With this latest casualty, the department said the number of human rabies cases reported in Sarawak so far this year stood at five. "On Oct 8, the [...] The post Plantation worker dies of rabies in Bintulu, Sarawak cases reach five so far in 2025 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): More than 1,400 individuals from various government agencies, strategic partners and the local community contributed to the success of The ImmiRun 2025 - Sarawak Chapter today. Organised by the State Immigration Department, the event took place at Padang Merdeka here and was jointly officiated by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Datuk Bandar [...] The post Over 1,400 join ImmiRun 2025 Sarawak Chapter at Padang Merdeka appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 19): Based on the government data, the 300-litre petrol subsidy quota provided under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) programme is sufficient for normal personal use, said Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. Johan highlighted that according to the data, 95 per cent of Malaysians use less than 180 litres per month -- when [...] The post Treasury sec-gen: 300-litre Budi95 quota sufficient for normal use appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): The government is urged to enact specific laws to curb violence in schools and strengthen safety systems to ensure a healthy and safe learning environment for students. Sarawak United People's Party Kuching Branch Youth chief Nicholas Wung said the recent case in Selangor, which claimed the life of a 14-year-old student, had [...] The post SUPP Kuching Youth chief urges govt to enact specific laws to curb school violence appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS), representing the Christian community, extends their prayerful warmest greetings to all celebrants of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights. ACS chairman Rt Rev Datuk Danald Jute said light is such a powerful image for all that is good. "We all can be and should be bearers [...] The post Association of Churches in Sarawak extends Deepavali greetings, calls for light and unity appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Oct 19): Legal proceedings may take years to resolve and are not the most effective way to address issues related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak secretary Alan Ling. Instead, Ling believes that ongoing engagement between the federal and state governments under the current Madani administration offers a more [...] The post PH S'wak secretary: Resolve MA63 matters through federal-state engagement appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Oct 19): Engineers play a crucial role in driving Sarawak's transformation towards a sustainable and connected future as the state embraces green technology and innovation, said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. The state Transport Minister said engineering has long been the backbone of civilisation and continues to shape every aspect of modern life -- [...] The post Engineers key to Sarawaks sustainable future, says Lee appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): World para powerlifting champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin yesterday announced his marriage via Instagram, sharing a series of elegant photographs that captured the joyous occasion. The 26-year-old athlete, who hails from Serian, Sarawak, posted three images featuring himself and his bride in formal wedding attire. View this post on Instagram A [...] The post Sarawaks powerlifting hero Bonnie Bunyau weds in joyful new chapter appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Oct 19): Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak secretary Alan Ling has called for urgent measures to enhance safety in schools following the tragic death of 16-year-old student Yap Shing Xuen. Ling, who was in Kuala Lumpur for official matters, took the opportunity to pay his last respects to Yap at Nirvana 2 on Thursday night. [...] The post PH Swak man highlights urgent need for stronger school safety following teens tragic death appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (Oct 19): Over 20 students from the Dayak Youth Club at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) recently joined the #CleanUpPanBorneo campaign, tackling litter along the highway to promote environmental responsibility. Led by organising chairperson Ruhiyyih Charlie, the group conducted a community service project to clean the bus stops and U-turn areas in the [...] The post UTS Dayak Youth Club joins #CleanUpPanBorneo to promote environmental responsibility appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (Oct 19): The fight against breast cancer took centrestage at a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event in Tropics City, Tabuan Dayak here yesterday, highlighting the critical importance of early detection, public education, and emotional support. The one-day programme featured various booths and free health screening activities, all aimed at empowering individuals to take proactive [...] The post Kuching community rallies for breast cancer awareness, highlights hope, prevention appeared ..

SIBU (Oct 19): State Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Datuk Michael Tiang has commended the Sibu district police headquarters (IPD) as the best and most fitting venue for this year's division-level National Sports Day celebration, marking the first time the event has been held within the police compound. Speaking when [...] The post Sibu IPD hosts first National Sports Day, earns Tiangs praises appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): The proposal to bring back the 'rotan' (caning) in schools has divided opinion among parents and educators. Those supporting this believe that it can help restore discipline and respect among the students, but the critics argue that corporal punishment is outdated and may risk causing more harm than good. For 45-year-old teacher [...] The post Rotan debate reignites: Some see discipline, others fear harm appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BINTULU (Oct 19): The tradition of dotting the lion's eyes is a vital cultural practice that must be continued to ensure its preservation for future generations, said Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. He emphasised that the ceremony is deeply symbolic and a profound source of pride for the Chinese community. "This morning, I [...] The post SUPP Bintulu Lion Dance troupe roars back to life with reviving ceremony appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 19): The government has been urged to consider banning the use of smartphones in schools to promote discipline and minimise distractions during lessons. Social activist Voon Shiak Ni said schools should remain centres of learning, not digital entertainment zones. "Excessive screen time among teenagers has been linked to issues such as anxiety, reduced [...] The post Sarawak activist urges govt to consider smartphone ban in schools appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

Contemporary Trends FAST-forward to the 2010s, and Democratic Action Party (DAP) emerged as the gravitational force pulling Chinese votes. Why? In a state plagued by corruption, illegal immigrants (PTIs), illegal logging, incompetent civil service and politicians and crumbling infrastructure, DAP's national brand, forged in Malaya, offered a compelling narrative of clean governance and minority rights. [...] The post Chinese swing vote: Sabahs 2025 electoral dynamics (PART 2) appeared ..

BEIJING (Oct 19): Rural villages in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region are a microcosm of its historic achievements in comprehensive development since the region's epoch-making establishment in 1965. Over the past six decades, Xizang has not only achieved political and economic progress but also revitalised the modern relevance of its traditional culture through institutional innovation, [...] The post Cultural preservation empowers China's Xizang rural modernisation ..

IT is a sad and frightening moment for the country during the past two weeks. In Melaka, four Form 5 students have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in a classroom, even recording the assault. In Petaling Jaya, a 16-year-old girl was fatally stabbed by a 14-year-old schoolmate in her school's washroom. Many [...] The post When our schools fail their students appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

NANNING (Oct 19): In Yangshuo, a county under the administration of Guilin City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, rugged limestone towers thrust upward like the fingers of slumbering giants, beckoning bold and curious climbers to test their mettle against the earth's unique features. It was late in this year's unseasonably warm summer when [...] The post A smorgasbord of outdoor pursuits across south China Guilin's karst peaks appeared first on Borneo ..

THE mere mention of an earthquake conjures up images of mass destruction of buildings and roads, and loss of precious human lives. Mass media photos show heavy machinery being deployed on site and rescue workers frantically looking for the survivors among the rubble. These are the sorts of pictures that you would expect to see [...] The post All shook up! appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

THE resonant call of 'Sabah for Sabahans' is gaining traction and intensity by the day in the run-up to the 16th Sabah State election this Nov 29. This rising sentiment prompts a critical question - could it fundamentally reconfigure Borneo's political landscape and profoundly shift the region's established power dynamics? As elections in Sabah draw [...] The post Will Sabah for Sabahans wave redraw Borneos political map? appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BEIJING (Oct 19): Ranging from the hiking trails of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in western China to coastal camping sites, and from family-friendly forest adventures to recreational fishing, outdoor venues and activities have ignited consumer markets and spawned new industrial frontiers across China. M

FURTHER to my two recent articles on the Belangkas and the Coral Triangle, the coelacanth was once believed to be a prehistoric relic until a trawler hauled up this extraordinary fish off the coast of South Africa in 1938. Subsequently, three species of coelacanth have been discovered in the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and [...] The post A marine marvel the Indonesian coelacanth appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

WHEN six-year-old Pandra Chai Min Tong entered her first competition in February last year, it was just a small local event, the kind where parents would cheer for their little ones from plastic chairs, and the children would nervously take turns walking across the stage. Her mother, Sophia Sim Yian Ping, remembers that day clearly. [...] The post Beyond tiaras and titles appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

DRY skin and a burning sensation, along with scaly and bleeding patches - these are among the conditions experienced by psoriasis patients, a chronic skin disease. The condition often worsens when exposed to scorching sunlight or hot environments, leading patients to feel self-conscious in public. According to experts, psoriasis occurs when the immune system becomes [...] The post Beyond being just skin deep appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 18): Five nations united through song as the inaugural International Choir Competition Sarawak (ICCS) concluded on a harmonious note during its closing ceremony at a local hotel here tonight. The four-day event, held from Oct 15, brought together participants from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea and Slovakia. Within Earth Holidays [...] The post Music unites five nations as first International Choir Competition Sarawak ends on high note appeared first on ..

KUCHING (Oct 18): A 32-year-old local businessman and four of his family members lost a total of RM750,000 to a pyramid scheme scam. Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said the whole ordeal began in August 2019 when the victim was introduced by a close family acquaintance to a multi-level [...] The post Kuching businessman, family lose RM750,000 to China-based MLM scheme appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (Oct 18): The alarming trend of children depending too much on digital devices, the Internet, and social media has been proven to cause stress and tension in the family and sometimes, even tragedy. In observing this, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang has noted that in this new [...] The post Online addiction bane of meaningful family bond, says Swak deputy minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 18): The ongoing resurfacing works on Jalan Teo Kui Seng (Jalan Stutong Baru) are causing significant traffic disruptions and major inconvenience to road users, said Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak assistant publicity secretary Michael Kong. He claimed that the decision to resurface both lanes simultaneously had resulted in an uneven carriageway, forcing motorists [...] The post DAP man slams improper resurfacing works on Jln Teo Kui Seng for causing major traffic woes ..

KUCHING (Oct 18): The federal government should allocate a fairer quota to Sarawak for future phases of the MyLesen B2 programme, towards ensuring that more rural youths could benefit from this initiative. In highlighting this, Mas Gading MP Mordi Bimol said Sarawak only received 5,700 participant slots between 2023 and this year, despite the programme's [...] The post MyLesen B2: MP calls for fairer quota for Sarawak appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 18): Sarawak is being positioned as a premier sustainable tourism destination that celebrates its rich cultural heritage and the well-being of its indigenous communities. Speaking at the Sarawak Mega Fair 2025 in Singapore, State Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the future of tourism [...] The post Sarawak promotes sustainable tourism, indigenous heritage at Singapore fair appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 18): Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has lauded the federal government for successfully recovering RM15.5 billion in corruption leakages within just two years. The Sarawak DAP chairman said the achievement reflects the government's determination to combat corruption, money laundering, and smuggling. "Under the previous government, these embezzled funds would never have been returned [...] The post Stampin MP praises federal govt for recovering RM15.5 bln lost to corruption ..

KOTA KINABALU (Oct 18): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has left it to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to deliberate on the recent High Court ruling regarding Sabah's constitutional entitlement to 40 per cent of federal revenue collected from the state. He was responding to questions from the media on [...] The post Zahid: PM to decide on Sabahs 40 pct revenue entitlement ruling appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) will contest under its own logo in the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election (PRN17) scheduled for Nov 29, said party president Datuk Ewon Benedick. Ewon said the decision was reached following discussions within Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sabah, during which UPKO conveyed its views and position on the [...] The post UPKO to contest under own logo in Sabah polls, says Ewon appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 18): Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) continues to deliver top-tier research and specialist services, but severe manpower and funding shortages hamper its success, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Speaking at the SGH Open Day 2025 today, Dr Sim praised the hospital and its staff, describing it as "the number one [...] The post Dr Sim: SGH a Hospital of Heroes, but hampered by funding and manpower shortages appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Oct 18): Sarawak will model the upgrading of its Bumiputera Court on the legal frameworks of New Zealand and Canada, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the initiative aims to modernise the Bumiputera Court system while ensuring that reforms are implemented in accordance with established legal principles. "They [...] The post Sarawak to model Bumiputera Court reforms after New Zealand and Canada, says Premier appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (Oct 18): Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed that the party will only field candidates in constituencies with high potential to win in the 17th Sabah State Election. The Deputy Prime Minister said Sabah Umno has been given the autonomous power to select candidates to be fielded according to its [...] The post Sabah state election: Umno to only contest in seats with high potential to win appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Oct 18): Four men have been arrested in connection with a cable theft incident reported in Miri on Oct 17. Miri District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said in a statement that the incident was reported by a Telekom Malaysia (TM) technician who discovered the theft earlier that day. "On the same [...] The post Four arrested in connection with cable theft in Miri appeared first on Borneo Post Online .